Gain

Son Ga-In - better known mononymously as Gain - born September 20, 1987, is a Tybaltevan Kpop singer, actress and entertainer.

She is considered the most famous Tàesegùan female artist of all times and has a reputation for pushing boundaries in both lyrical and musical departments within the Kpop sphere. She is best known for addressing deep topics regarding all facets of women's sexuality - good or bad - but also for her "classy sexy" style that shows through her singing and dancing.

Gain's career started in 2006 when she was approached by composer Ahn Jung Hoon after performing at a karaoke party at Gyldaènma shopping center, Joekeong. She was offered a duet entitled "Must Have Love" with SG Wannabee's leader Kim Yong Jun, which became her first number one hit during the Christmas season.

Despite this sucessful debut, it was not until 2009 that Gain released another digital single "We Fell In Love" with singer Jo Kwon: the duet became a massive success, being her longest running number one hit on Gàen Chart.

In October 2010, Gain finally released her first mini-album Step 2/4 with Irreversible as the title track, which received critical acclaim from both critics and public due to its strong tango influence. The mini-album also achieved modest success, peaking at number two on Gàen Weekly Albums Chart while the title track became her first solo number one hit. Gain worked with university professor Park Myung-soo (Joekeong Arts University) on the tango-inspired choreography for Irreversible. On December 21, 2010, Bad Temper was released as a digital download single. Following her last day of promotion, it was revealed that Gain had signed a contract with ArcaneMusic to manage her solo career.

Her second EP was released in 2012, after several teasers of the album's content. Reunited with long-time collaborators of her previous album, such as lyricist Kim Eana, producer Lee Min-soo and Jo Yeong-cheol, Talk About S was received with positive feedback, while becoming her first release to take the top spot of Gàen Weekly Albums Chart, also her best selling release to date. Its title track, Bloom, was also her best selling track and one of her signature hits to date. On November 30, 2012, Nostalgia was released digitally as a single, featuring rapper Eric Mun.

In 2013, Gain parted with ArcaneMusic and joined Pristine Entertainment, while making her first major appearance in film industry with The Huntresses.

At the beginning of 2014, Gain released her next EP Truth or Dare. Considered as a "bolder" move for herself, the album was preceded by Fxxk U, which received mixed reactions from the public due to its theme dealing with domestic violence; however, it was praised by critics. The second single Truth or Dare - which enjoyed moderate success - was released on February, while the third single A Tempo was released digitally on March.

It was announced that Gain would go on to release her fourth solo mini-album Hawwah in March 2015; it marked the first time in her career to feature two title tracks, presenting a Bible-influenced concept. The EP eventually debuted and peaked at number one on Gàen Weekly Albums Chart while appearing at number two on the overall national Tybaltevan chart, thus becoming her fourth top five entry and her first to chart in every Tybaltevan state. Its singles, Apple and Paradise Lost peaked at number six and number one on Gàen Weekly Singles Chart respectively.

To date, Gain has released four EPs, thirteen singles, twelve music videos and has toured thrice in the state of Tàesegù and once in the whole country. Throughout her career, she received several awards such as Best Duet for "We Fell In Love", Music Video Of The Year for "Irreversible", Best Female Artist in 2012, Best Dance Performance and Best Song Of The Year for "Paradise Lost", and Vanguard Artist of 2015.

She is a member of the Royal Tybaltevan Academy of Music where she regularly offers workshops about her "classy sexiness", which has become her trademark.

In late August 2016, the TYRBC contacted Gain's manager Kang Ye-Won - upon request of the state of Tàesegù - to invite her to take part in the third edition of Maia Song Contest. After fruitful artistic and technical negotiations, Gain was officially presented as the first Tàesegùan singer to represent Tybalteva in that event. Due to her status of living legend in her native state, her participation generated high expectations, which were met when it was confirmed that Paradise Lost - from her EP Hawwah - was the selected entry.

On 2 September, it was announced that Tybalteva would perform in the second half of the second semi-final of Maia Song Contest 3. Then on 7 September, it was revealed that Gain would sing in 13th position, following Edward Maya & Mia Martina from Zarta and preceding Halsey from Darkwood.

On 8 September, Gain made a surprise comeback by releasing a musical-inspired song called Carnival (The Last Day), the first track from her new album End Again.

Following her live performance of Paradise Lost in the second semi-final held on 16 September, she made it through to the final. Later in the evening, the MBU stated that she would perform 10th in the running order (first half) between Five Knives from Björnska and Sia from Respublika. She eventually placed 11th (out of 25 countries) with 103 points. Later, it was revealed that she placed 5th (out of 19 countries) with 80 points in the second semi-final she qualified from.

Personal life
Gain started studying music at the age of five; besides singing and dancing, she has learned to play four instruments: the piano, violin, transverse flute and xylophone. She graduated in physics from the University of Joekeong and has been an intern at the National Nuclear Physics Laboratory in Arceo, Oxenryd for one year before returning to her home country and starting her artistic career.

In 2014, Gain's label stated that actor Ju Ji-hoon and her were romantically involved. Since then, both stars have remained discreet about their relationship.

Paradise Lost (Maia Song Contest 3)
See the main article: Paradise Lost (Gain)

Discography
Studio Albums